Hayden Van Brewer
@hvanbrewer.bsky.social
⚽️ Analytics 📊 Altijd Ajacied ✖️✖️✖️
🗣️ @thetransferflow.bsky.social
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Points versus equivalent matches last season and in brackets projected totals if all results going forward match those of 2024-25.
+10 Man City (81)
+7 Arsenal (81)
-6 Liverpool (78)
-1 Chelsea (68)
-1 Newcastle (65)
-3 Aston Villa (63)
+4 Tottenham (42)
-1 Man Utd (41)
+10 Man City (81)
+7 Arsenal (81)
-6 Liverpool (78)
-1 Chelsea (68)
-1 Newcastle (65)
-3 Aston Villa (63)
+4 Tottenham (42)
-1 Man Utd (41)
November 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Points versus equivalent matches last season and in brackets projected totals if all results going forward match those of 2024-25.
+10 Man City (81)
+7 Arsenal (81)
-6 Liverpool (78)
-1 Chelsea (68)
-1 Newcastle (65)
-3 Aston Villa (63)
+4 Tottenham (42)
-1 Man Utd (41)
+10 Man City (81)
+7 Arsenal (81)
-6 Liverpool (78)
-1 Chelsea (68)
-1 Newcastle (65)
-3 Aston Villa (63)
+4 Tottenham (42)
-1 Man Utd (41)
@michaelcaley.bsky.social @themlg.bsky.social in terms of impact to an individual team, how high up do you have Nico Williams for Bilbao? For me, the difference with and without him is so significant
November 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
@michaelcaley.bsky.social @themlg.bsky.social in terms of impact to an individual team, how high up do you have Nico Williams for Bilbao? For me, the difference with and without him is so significant
Coventry have been excellent since I’ve been watching
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Coventry have been excellent since I’ve been watching
*John to his whole family at Thanksgiving 🦃
Last season: Liverpool replace a beloved manager, squad doesn't change, team stays good
This season: Liverpool replace key players while others age into their mid-thirties, manager doesn't change, team gets worse
Clearly the manager is the issue here
This season: Liverpool replace key players while others age into their mid-thirties, manager doesn't change, team gets worse
Clearly the manager is the issue here
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
*John to his whole family at Thanksgiving 🦃
Liverpool are under pressure right now. We talk a bit about some of the challenges they face in recruiting a center back and discuss some of the factors they need to consider in getting their best CB signing right
New podcast! @patrickbvs.bsky.social and @hvanbrewer.bsky.social review yesterday's Champions League action and discuss who Liverpool should sign at center back:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDwB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDwB...
Evaluating Marc Guehi Alternatives for Liverpool | Ep. 144
YouTube video by The Transfer Flow
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November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Liverpool are under pressure right now. We talk a bit about some of the challenges they face in recruiting a center back and discuss some of the factors they need to consider in getting their best CB signing right
Up a man at home against Everton for 75 minutes, this should have been the Shea Lacey debut
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Up a man at home against Everton for 75 minutes, this should have been the Shea Lacey debut
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One of the best saves I've ever seen, of an incredible midfield attempt.
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One of the best saves I've ever seen, of an incredible midfield attempt.
If NYCFC win this, the Miami would host the remaining playoffs games they’re in. They fell short of the supporters shield, but those wins heading into the playoffs could prove crucial
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
If NYCFC win this, the Miami would host the remaining playoffs games they’re in. They fell short of the supporters shield, but those wins heading into the playoffs could prove crucial
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What a day for Eze. That’s got to be a dream come true. I am so happy for him.
November 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
What a day for Eze. That’s got to be a dream come true. I am so happy for him.
You gotta love this moment for Eze. Stuff dreams are made of. What a journey to get here
November 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
You gotta love this moment for Eze. Stuff dreams are made of. What a journey to get here
That Morgan Rogers free kick was magic earlier. Will be so interesting to see if he can hold on to the 10 spot for England over Palmer, Foden, and Bellingham
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
That Morgan Rogers free kick was magic earlier. Will be so interesting to see if he can hold on to the 10 spot for England over Palmer, Foden, and Bellingham
I know arsenal fans are going to use that Eze celebration for memes. It’s a great finish with his left
November 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I know arsenal fans are going to use that Eze celebration for memes. It’s a great finish with his left
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Elliot Anderson is emerging as a star this season, providing two-way play in midfield as the lone bright spot for Nottingham Forest.
This week's article for @thetransferflow.bsky.social is on Anderson, and the power of being a high-floor central midfielder
www.thetransferflow.com/p/elliot-and...
This week's article for @thetransferflow.bsky.social is on Anderson, and the power of being a high-floor central midfielder
www.thetransferflow.com/p/elliot-and...
Elliot Anderson has morphed into a superstar
Manchester United and others are looking at a £100m price tag, and he might be worth it.
www.thetransferflow.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Elliot Anderson is emerging as a star this season, providing two-way play in midfield as the lone bright spot for Nottingham Forest.
This week's article for @thetransferflow.bsky.social is on Anderson, and the power of being a high-floor central midfielder
www.thetransferflow.com/p/elliot-and...
This week's article for @thetransferflow.bsky.social is on Anderson, and the power of being a high-floor central midfielder
www.thetransferflow.com/p/elliot-and...
A lot of fun talking to Patrick about players that I adore
New podcast! @patrickbvs.bsky.social and @hvanbrewer.bsky.social rank their top 10 midfielders in world football.
Please come yell at us about underrating your team's best player and overrating your rival's.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSpG...
Please come yell at us about underrating your team's best player and overrating your rival's.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSpG...
Ranking the 10 Best Midfielders in World Football | Ep. 142
YouTube video by The Transfer Flow
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A lot of fun talking to Patrick about players that I adore
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Used the article to show off some cool new stuff happening in soccer data. Shout out @hvanbrewer.bsky.social for SkillCorner's off-ball metrics, @alexanderschram.bsky.social for Gradient's physical data and @catabush.com for making this plot from American Soccer Analysis's advanced stats.
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Used the article to show off some cool new stuff happening in soccer data. Shout out @hvanbrewer.bsky.social for SkillCorner's off-ball metrics, @alexanderschram.bsky.social for Gradient's physical data and @catabush.com for making this plot from American Soccer Analysis's advanced stats.
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Sergio Busquets is old and slow. By next month he'll be retired. So how is he still so central to one of the best teams in MLS?
Wrote for The Guardian about trying to measure a famously invisible kind of greatness.
Wrote for The Guardian about trying to measure a famously invisible kind of greatness.
As his career ends in MLS, Sergio Busquets’ small decisions remain perfect
The Spaniard’s style of possession football is not easily defined by stats and data. We tried to do so anyway
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Sergio Busquets is old and slow. By next month he'll be retired. So how is he still so central to one of the best teams in MLS?
Wrote for The Guardian about trying to measure a famously invisible kind of greatness.
Wrote for The Guardian about trying to measure a famously invisible kind of greatness.
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Curaçao 🇨🇼 are the smallest nation to ever qualify for a World Cup, with a population of 155,826. For comparison, here are some larger U.S. cities:
• Murfreesboro, TN
• Killeen, TX
• Surprise, AZ
• Shreveport, LA
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Des Moines, IA
Simply incredible!
• Murfreesboro, TN
• Killeen, TX
• Surprise, AZ
• Shreveport, LA
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Des Moines, IA
Simply incredible!
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Curaçao 🇨🇼 are the smallest nation to ever qualify for a World Cup, with a population of 155,826. For comparison, here are some larger U.S. cities:
• Murfreesboro, TN
• Killeen, TX
• Surprise, AZ
• Shreveport, LA
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Des Moines, IA
Simply incredible!
• Murfreesboro, TN
• Killeen, TX
• Surprise, AZ
• Shreveport, LA
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Des Moines, IA
Simply incredible!
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In 2020-21, Robert Lewandowski had 35% of Bayern Munich's xG, the highest ever mark for a player on a title-winning team in a top 5 league.
Erling Haaland currently has 60% of Man City's xG.
www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester...
Erling Haaland currently has 60% of Man City's xG.
www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester...
Manchester City's over-reliance on Erling Haaland is crazier than you think
City are the top scorers in the Premier League this season, but only one of their players has found the back of the net multiple times.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In 2020-21, Robert Lewandowski had 35% of Bayern Munich's xG, the highest ever mark for a player on a title-winning team in a top 5 league.
Erling Haaland currently has 60% of Man City's xG.
www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester...
Erling Haaland currently has 60% of Man City's xG.
www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If you like this type of content, check out the Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/TheTransf...
Substitution: Knutson in for Van Straaten
Lot of fun talking with Ted about some of the tight edges in the top 5 leagues. In particular, loved his insight into what it would take for a French team to beat PSG to a Ligue 1 title
Lot of fun talking with Ted about some of the tight edges in the top 5 leagues. In particular, loved his insight into what it would take for a French team to beat PSG to a Ligue 1 title
New podcast! @mixedknuts.bsky.social and @hvanbrewer.bsky.social play Buy or Sell with some teams that are surprising so far this season:
• How good are Roma?
• Will Forest turn it around?
• Are Dortmund and Leipzig for real?
• Can Marseille really beat PSG?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=om6R...
• How good are Roma?
• Will Forest turn it around?
• Are Dortmund and Leipzig for real?
• Can Marseille really beat PSG?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=om6R...
Buy or Sell: Roma Top 2, Bundesliga Shakeup, and Forest Relegated | Ep. 141
YouTube video by The Transfer Flow
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Substitution: Knutson in for Van Straaten
Lot of fun talking with Ted about some of the tight edges in the top 5 leagues. In particular, loved his insight into what it would take for a French team to beat PSG to a Ligue 1 title
Lot of fun talking with Ted about some of the tight edges in the top 5 leagues. In particular, loved his insight into what it would take for a French team to beat PSG to a Ligue 1 title
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A sign of MLS quality growth is the type of UEFA call ups it gets. Here's a comparison of 2019 vs this window by Nations League tier:
2019
League A: 0
League B: 2
League C: 9
League D: 4
Nov 2025
League A: 4
League B: 9
League C: 2
League D: 1*
Croatia started two MLS players!
2019
League A: 0
League B: 2
League C: 9
League D: 4
Nov 2025
League A: 4
League B: 9
League C: 2
League D: 1*
Croatia started two MLS players!
November 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A sign of MLS quality growth is the type of UEFA call ups it gets. Here's a comparison of 2019 vs this window by Nations League tier:
2019
League A: 0
League B: 2
League C: 9
League D: 4
Nov 2025
League A: 4
League B: 9
League C: 2
League D: 1*
Croatia started two MLS players!
2019
League A: 0
League B: 2
League C: 9
League D: 4
Nov 2025
League A: 4
League B: 9
League C: 2
League D: 1*
Croatia started two MLS players!
Learning from transfer mistakes is key! These Patreon episodes with a bit more research have been very good discussions
New Patreon exclusive podcast episode: Looking back on the players @patrickbvs.bsky.social and @hvanbrewer.bsky.social have been wrong about over the years, and what they've learned from it.
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www.patreon.com/posts/video-...
(Video) The players we were WRONG about + how smart do footballers really need to be? | Ep. 4 | The Transfer Flow
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November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Learning from transfer mistakes is key! These Patreon episodes with a bit more research have been very good discussions
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England have found solutions to their problems in the attack (Harry Kane), press resistance in midfield (also Harry Kane), and distribution from center back (yep still Harry Kane)
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
England have found solutions to their problems in the attack (Harry Kane), press resistance in midfield (also Harry Kane), and distribution from center back (yep still Harry Kane)